'OUR FOCUS HAS TO BE ON US'
The Giants will look to carry the momentum from last week's win in Seattle to Sunday night when they take on the Bengals at MetLife Stadium. Cincinnati enters with a 1-4 record, although all four of their losses have been by six points or fewer. The Bengals own one of the league's most potent offenses and will be a tough test for a Giants defense that has not allowed any of their previous four opponents to top 21 points. Despite the Bengals' early struggles, the Giants know just how big of a challenge this matchup will be under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.
"I would say each week is its own week," Daboll told the media Wednesday. "We've got a big challenge ahead of us against a very good football team. I know their record isn't what they want it to be, but their four losses are one-score games. They've played three games against (Patrick) Mahomes, (Jayden) Daniels and (Lamar) Jackson. Explosive offense. Good football team. Zac (Taylor) does a great job with them. Lou Anarumo. They're a very quality, good football team with a lot of good players. And our focus has to be on us, what we need to do. Have a good week of practice, preparation. Our process has to be right throughout the week, and then ultimately we have to go out there and perform well on Sunday."
Daboll added, "It's week-to-week business. Each week is different. Each opponent is different. Every game plan is different. The players you're playing against are different. There's different matchups. So really the main thing that we have to focus on is this week, our game plans, the things that we need to execute, understand the matchups that we're going against, and then go out there and perform well."
Star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers will miss his second consecutive game with a concussion, Daboll announced Friday morning. The head coach said Nabers is "making progress" but remains in the concussion protocol. Meanwhile, veteran running back Devin Singletary (groin) was once again a limited participant in practice Friday and is listed as questionable on the final injury report. Last week, the Giants saw players such as Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Darius Slayton step up in the absence of Singletary and Nabers. Regardless of who is active come Sunday night, everyone on the team will be ready to contribute when their opportunity arises.
"I think the main thing is each person is on this team for a reason and to make sure they're prepared and ready to go when their number is called," Daboll said earlier this week. "So, whether that was like Tracy last week where he hadn't had a lot of touches and he gets it, or Slayton, those are two good examples of guys that have done everything we've asked them to do, been ready to go, have worked hard, and when they had an opportunity, made the most of it."
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Giants (2-3) host the Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) for their second prime-time matchup of the season on Sunday, Oct. 13. in MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Sunday's game marks the 12th regular season meeting between the two teams. The teams last played on Nov. 29, 2020, when the Giants beat the Bengals, 19-17, in Cincinnati.
The Giants look to stay undefeated at home against the Bengals as they are currently 4-0. Their most recent home victory against the Bengals was on Nov. 14, 2016, 21-20. QB Eli Manning threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns.
INJURY REPORT
Giants
Out: WR Malik Nabers (Concussion Protocol), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (Wrist)
Questionable: WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Shoulder), P Jamie Gillan (Hamstring), RB Devin Singletary (Groin)
Bengals
Doubtful: CB DJ Ivey (Knee)
Questionable: RB Chase Brown (Quad), CB Mike Hilton (Knee)
DJ 'A TRUE PRO'
Daniel Jones is coming off what was perhaps his best overall outing of the season. Playing in a hostile environment in Seattle, Jones completed 67.6 percent of his passes (23 of 34) for 257 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, earning a season-high passer rating of 109.6. All of this came with star wide receiver Malik Nabers sidelined due to a concussion. The 27-year-old also ran for a season-high 38 yards while forcing six missed tackles, an impressive number for any ball-carrier let alone a quarterback.
"It's always been fun to coach him because he's a true pro," coach Brian Daboll said about Jones after Sunday's win. "Again, always want the results, but have a lot of confidence in him, how he's playing, how he's preparing. You know, feel comfortable putting the ball in his hands. That's what we did early in the game. We went after them a little bit throwing the ball. So got a lot of confidence in him."
Since Week 2, the sixth-year quarterback has three games with two passing touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 100+ passer rating, while his lone interception came on a Hail Mary at the end of a game. In each of the Giants' last three outings, Jones has also completed no less than 67.5 percent of his passes.
The Giants' passing attack has an opportunity to keep the momentum going this Sunday. Over their last three games, the Bengals are allowing an average of 271 passing yards per game, including 345 yards from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this past week. Jones has also recorded the seventh-highest total Expected Points Added (EPA) against man coverage this season, according to Next Gen Stats, while Cincinnati has run man coverage at the 10th-highest rate this season. Jones also completed both of his deep pass attempts against the Seahawks for 71 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has allowed 159 receiving yards in coverage on deep targets this season, the second-most of any defender.
DEXTER'S DOMINANT START
In case anyone needed a reminder, Dexter Lawrence is an absolute force in the middle of the Giants' defense. Lawrence wreaked havoc on the Seahawks' offensive line last week as the back-to-back Pro Bowl lineman registered a career-high three sacks of Geno Smith while adding four quarterback hits and six total pressures.
We're only five games into the 2024 season and yet Lawrence has already recorded six sacks, just a half-sack shy of Detroit's Aidan Hutchinson for the most in the NFL. Lawrence is on pace to shatter his previous career-high of 7.5 sacks set in 2022, while his 23 total pressures also has him on pace to top his previous high-mark of 65 pressures set last season. The fact that he's having this much success as a pass rusher despite lining up primarily as a nose tackle, and while facing one of the highest double-team rates of anyone in the NFL, makes his performance even more impressive. Lawrence's sack production has helped catapult the Giants into the league-lead in sacks with 22 on the season.
"He's explosive, strong," Daboll said this week. "He's got good length, power. He's smart. Again, that's some of the things that he's going to have to do is be able to fight through those double teams, which he has. It's not an easy thing. I mean, there was times last week where there were three guys on him. So, again, he understands that. When he gets his opportunities, he's got to make them go. Very thankful that he's on our football team."
The Bengals have done a relatively good job of protecting quarterback Joe Burrow this season, as their 11 sacks allowed are tied for the 11th-fewest in the league. However, Burrow has been sacked three times in three of five games. It will be important for the Giants to get pressure on the Bengals quarterback, as Burrow is completing 74.5 percent of his passes with no pressure this season. That number drops to 60.7 percent when facing pressure.
O-LINE COMING TOGETHER
In the Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, the Giants could not get the ground game going, finishing with a season-low 26 rushing yards. With 10 days until their next game, the offensive line put an emphasis on identifying what went wrong against Dallas and fixing it in order to have more success in Seattle. Fix it they did, as the Giants ran for a season-high 175 yards with rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaging over seven yards per carry.
"It takes all 11 people to be successful offensively," Daboll told the media Monday about the O-line's performance. "Execution on the offensive side of the ball is obviously at a premium. So, you can have 10 people doing it right. And one guy getting beat, or maybe not on the same page and you have a breakdown, but yesterday … they don't need all that all. They need the truth in terms of 'here's are the plays that we ran, here were the breakdowns. This is what we need to improve on'. Whether it was perimeter blocking or inline blocking, running back reads, all those types of things. And you try to get better. One week has really nothing to do with the next week. So, we just went to work and identified some things that we wanted to try to get to and work on in practice and guys did a good job."
Improving the offensive line was one of the biggest priorities for the Giants this offseason. The unit has three new veteran starters in Jon Runyan Jr., Jermaine Eluemunor and Greg Van Roten, who combined with Andrew Thomas and John Michael Schmitz have been on the field for every single offensive snap through the first five games. They are the only starting offensive line across the league to play every snap together. Daboll noted on Monday how the line being made up of so many veteran players has helped the unit mesh quickly, which in turn has helped the offense as a whole improve.
"It starts up front," Daboll said. "Those five guys seeing the game through the same set of eyes. Without those guys, you're not getting plays downfield or an efficient passing game and pass protection or the screen game. And same thing with the run game, that's where it starts, but you need everybody on offense doing their job. But again, I've said this before, this is a veteran group. They mesh well together. They meet a lot. They're smart. If they make a mistake on something, usually by the next play or the next game, it's corrected. They know how to handle themselves in the classroom to get ready for a game.
"And then the communication part of it during the game is important. And I'll lean on those guys, just like I ask some of the receivers about routes and things like that. I'll go to those guys once the game gets into a flow and ask them what do they want to block? Sometimes it's outside, sometimes it's inside, sometimes it's pin and pull, sometimes it's gap. But they got a pretty good feel and they're good communicators. They're a good group to work with."
View photos of the Giants on the practice fields at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
S Anthony Johnson Jr. (23)
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
S Raheem Layne (43)
RB Dante Miller (25)
DB Art Green (35)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
QB Drew Lock (2), QB Tommy DeVito (15)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
S Dane Belton (24)
DEFENSE GAINING STEAM
Since Week 2, the Giants' defense has not allowed an opponent to score more than 21 points. The Commanders, Browns, Cowboys, and Seahawks averaged just 19 points per game against the Giants, which over the full season would have the unit ranking eighth in the NFL. When you include the Week 1 loss, the Giants' 20.8 points per game ranks 11th in the league. The numbers look even better when you consider that those stats include defensive touchdowns scored by the Vikings and Seahawks.
The Giants' pass rush came alive against the Seahawks, as the unit sacked Geno Smith seven times and finished with 24 total pressures, according to PFF. Leading the way was the team's talented trio of Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Thibodeaux, who combined for 16 pressures and 4.5 sacks, including three from Lawrence alone.
Lawrence's dominant start has helped the Giants rack up a league-leading 22 sacks over their first five games, two more than any other team and the second-most in franchise history through five weeks (26 in 1985). But the defense's dominance goes beyond only sacks. According to analytics analyst Warren Sharp, the Giants lead the NFL in havoc rate, a stat that measures the rate of plays that result in sacks, forced fumbles, interceptions, tackles for loss or pass breakups.
Cincinnati ranks fourth in points scored and ninth in yards gained, led by their elite passing attack, while their third down offense, fourth down offense and red zone offense all rank within the top 5 in the NFL. This will serve as a good test for the Giants' defense, who's third down defense (No. 11), fourth down defense (No. 14) and red zone defense (No. 10) all rank inside the top half of the league.
TRACY STEPS UP
With Devin Singletary sidelined last week due to a groin injury, Tyrone Tracy Jr. got his first expanded workload of his young NFL career. And the rookie running back certainly delivered. Tracy gained 129 yards on just 18 carries for an average of 7.2 yards per carry. According to NGS, Tracy generated a +47 rush yards over expected on Sunday, the most by a Giants running back since Week 11 of last season, aided by his four runs of 10+ yards.
"I would say the butterflies is something that is always going to happen on game day," Tracy said after his breakout game. "I prepare the right way; I have people around me that help me prepare, help me throughout the week, help me with film study, knowing the backers, knowing the D-line. For me personally, when you get out there after that first snap, the butterflies need to go away. You have to stay focused, understand the game plan, and rely on your fundamentals and technique."
It remains to be seen if Singletary, who was a limited participant at practice throughout the week, will return for the Week 6 matchup on Sunday Night Football. But whether or not the veteran is on the field against the Bengals, Tracy likely earned himself a role in the offense. The Bengals enter this week's game ranked 30th in the league with an average of 151.4 rushing yards allowed per game, as four of their five opponents have recorded 149 yards or more on the ground.
"I don't think he surprised me," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said Thursday about Tracy's performance. "He's been putting in great work all through camp, since he's gotten here really. He puts really good intent into the meeting rooms and on the practice field he tries to be as detailed as can be. And (Running Backs) Coach (Joel) Thomas has done a nice job of getting him up to speed. So, no, there's no surprise there. He's a good player and it's a guy that we expect him to do what he does."
JOHNSON GETTING 'MORE CONFIDENT'
With Nabers sidelined for last week's game, the offense needed other players to step up. Enter Theo Johnson. The rookie tight end caught just three passes for 37 yards across his first four games. But against the Seahawks, the 6-foot-4 Johnson caught all five of his targets for 48 yards. Twenty-eight of those yards came after the catch, which ranked as the second-most on the team in Week 5.
"He brings, obviously, a big body presence in the middle of the field and even out wide, getting him matched up on some smaller defenders," Jones said Wednesday about the rookie tight end. "We have a lot of confidence in him. I know there was something made about him not having as many opportunities early on, but we have a ton of confidence in him, and you saw on Sunday what he can do and his physicality, his size and strength in the middle of the field."
"Theo is a young player and he's continuing to grow each and every day," Kafka added on Thursday. "You see it in the meeting rooms. He's getting more comfortable with it. You see it on the practice field. I think the more opportunities that come his way, he's going to make those plays. That's really for any young player. You're getting into what the NFL game is like. You're getting more comfortable and more confident and Theo is doing that."
The Bengals struggled to contain the Ravens' tight ends last week. Mark Andrews registered four receptions for 55 yards, Isaiah Likely caught two touchdown passes, and even Charlie Kolar, the team's No. 3 tight end, got into the action with three catches for 64 yards and a score.
SCOUTING THE BENGALS
This week's game against the Bengals will be the toughest test to date for the Giants' defense. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is playing like an MVP candidate through the first stretch of the season. Burrow has completed 72.3 percent of his passes for 1,370 yards, a league-high 12 touchdowns, and just two interceptions for a passer rating on the season of 113.6. Despite last week's loss to the Ravens, the 27-year-old still completed 76.9 percent of his attempts for 392 yards, five touchdowns, and a 137.0 passer rating, all of which set new season-highs, although he did throw his second interception of the season.
The Bengals have one of the most talented wide receiver duos in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase ranks second in the league with 493 receiving yards, while his five receiving touchdowns are tied with Tampa Bay's Mike Evans for the most in the NFL. He is coming off a breakout performance against the Ravens, in which he reeled in 10 passes for a whopping 193 yards and two touchdowns. Higgins missed the first two games of the season but returned in Week 3. The fifth-year wideout has started to get going over the last two weeks, catching six passes for 60 yards in Week 4 before pulling in nine receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns last week. Andre Iosivas, the team's third receiver, has registered 12 receptions for 153 yards and three touchdowns, while Mike Gesicki, the starting tight end, has 17 receptions for 178 yards.
"They're two different types of players, both outstanding at what they do," Daboll said about Chase and Higgins. "They put Chase everywhere. He can take it from a one-yard pass, 80 yards. Over 4,200 yards, 35 touchdowns, 34, whatever it may be. He's as good as it gets. And then throw Higgins in there, who's a top pick of the second round, who's big. Even when he's covered, he's not covered. It's very challenging. That's why they put up so many points. When you add Burrow to the mix, who's one of the premier passers in this league, it's difficult."
Cincinnati has a two-headed rushing attack, led by veteran Zack Moss. The fifth-year running back has carried the ball 57 times for 211 yards and two touchdowns while catching 15 passes for an additional 124 yards and a score. But not far behind Moss in terms of touches is Chase Brown, who has recorded 41 rush attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Brown has also caught 10 passes for 39 yards and another touchdown. Moss injured his ankle in last week's loss to the Ravens, so his status should be monitored throughout the week.
Moving over to the Cincinnati defense, everything starts up front with defensive end Trey Hendrickson. The veteran pass rusher leads the team with three sacks, three quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss, and has racked up 22 total pressures through five games. Hendrickson had a season-high seven total pressures on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson last week, according to PFF.
Elsewhere on the defense, defensive end Sam Hubbard has one sack and three quarterback hits, while linebacker Logan Wilson has a team-high 52 total tackles (29 solo) to go with his four quarterback hits. Linebacker Germaine Pratt is right behind Wilson with 51 total tackles (28 solo) and has a team-high two forced fumbles. Former Giant defensive tackle B.J. Hill just returned to game action last week after missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury.
View photos of the history between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals.
New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals Oct.13, 1985 in Cincinnati. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Defensive end Michael Strahan (92) of the New York Giants sets on defense against the Cinncinnati Bengals December 11, 1994. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Giants running back Gary Downs (34) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Black (8) hits the turf after being tripped up by New York Giants Michael Strahan (92) during the second quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994. Blake gained 4-yards on the play. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
New York Giants quarterback Dave Brown (17) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants running back Rodney Hampton (27) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants' Willie Beamon (21) and Michael Strahan (92) congratulates Kicker Brad Daluiso (3) on his 52-yard field goal in the second quarter of their NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 11, 1994 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero)
New York Giants tackle Doug Riesenberg (72) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna (3) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Reggie Torbor (58) during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. The Giants' Lance Legree (70) looks on. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants is flipped in the air as he is tackled against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Bengals and Giants players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during the Cincinnati Bengals against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tackle Luke Petitgout #77 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Center Shaun O'Hara #60 of the New York Giants gets ready to snap the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Rudi Johnson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the football against the New York Giants on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Osi Umenyiora #72 of the New York Giants runs against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #80 of the New York Giants blocks against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Defensive back Will Allen #25 of the New York Giants runs in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Ike Hillard #88 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Tiki Barber #21 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Amani Toomer #81 of the New York Giants runs a pass pattern against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants hands off against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Running back Ron Dayne #27 of the New York Giants runs with the football against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 26, 2004 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 23-22. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a fourth down pass for a first down against New York Giants defenders Brent Alexander (26) and Frank Walker (41) in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 23-22. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss, right, makes a catch for a 21-yard gain as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety Chinedum Ndukwe during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants Eli Manning #10 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Amani Toomer #81 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Simeon Castille #21 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants Corey Webster #23 in action against the Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson #85 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 in action, getting tackled against the New York Giants Sam Madison #29 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Dhani Jones # 57 with New York Giants Eli Manning #10 after a game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, tries to get a few extra yards during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals Marvin White attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Steve Smith, left, tries to push past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, is sacked by New York Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) is tackled after gaining 13 yards by Cincinnati Bengals safety Marvin White as Bengals cornerback David Jones (20) helps out during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, left, gets a hand on a pass from Cincinnati Bengals' Carson Palmer, right, during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Derrick Ward, right, gets past Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26) during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss catches a touchdown pass over Cincinnati Bengals' Marvin White (26), Chinedum Ndukwe, left, and Simeon Castille, rear, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer, right, catches the ball while Cincinnati Bengals' Simeon Castille tries to bring him down during the second half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants beat the Bengals 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Fred Robbins, right, sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, center, while Bengals' Levi Jones looks on during the first half of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Jeff Feagles, left, celebrates after John Carney (5) kicked the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The Giants won 26-23. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) goes over the top of the pile to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The Cincinnati Bengals, left, line up against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz makes a catch during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) makes a catch before getting hit by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
The New York Giants defensive line attempts to block an extra point attempt during a week 10 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty (65) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) is tackled by New York Giants middle linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) after a short gain in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to throw a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals players line up at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football during a week 10 NFL football game between the New York Giants against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants kick returner David Wilson (22) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Mohamed Sanu (12) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) scores on a two-yard run against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 31-13. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
New York Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle David Diehl (66) blocks during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the football during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Giants 31-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 football game on November 11, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) after playing in an NFL football game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 21-20. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants take on the Cincinnati Bengals during a week 10 NFL football game on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) crosses the goal line for a touchdown despite the efforts of Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) waits for the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
The line of scrimmage between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Bobby Rainey (43) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) and guard Bobby Hart (68) celebrate in the final minute against the Cincinnati Bengals during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by a host of New York Giants defenders during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs into the end zone in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) touchdown during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the NFL regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) gets tackled in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York 21-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is pursued by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during a NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday, Nov 14, 2016. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) gets tackled by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) and Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) runs with the ball in action during an NFL game between the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, November 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, NJ. (Tom Hauck via AP)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
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